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19 Best Media & Communication Professional Universities in the United States 2026

This ranks Professional Media & Communication degrees in the United States for 2026. It is for applicants comparing nine options at public universities and colleges.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

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1

MU

Marywood University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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WU

Wilmington University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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AS

Angelo State University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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BU

Brown University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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CU

Campbell University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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IS

Idaho State University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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ND

North Dakota State University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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UH

University of Hawaii at Hilo

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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UD

University of the District of Columbia

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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UW

University of Wisconsin - Parkside

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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OI

Oregon Institute of Technology

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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PI

Pratt Institute

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Professional Media & Communication?▾

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Marywood University, Wilmington University, Angelo State University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Professional in Media & Communication cost abroad?▾

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Media & Communication abroad?▾

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?▾

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Media & Communication at Professional level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Media & Communication at Professional level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A Professional degree at this level is aimed at applicants who want focused, career-ready study in Media & Communication rather than a research route. It suits someone looking for applied training and a direct link to work in the field.

The options run across public universities and colleges, so the main differences are likely to be campus setting and institutional scale rather than ownership. Some are in large university settings, while others are community or technical colleges; fees are published for some programmes and may need to be confirmed for others.

Before applying, verify tuition, admission requirements, programme length, start date, and whether the specific campus or department offers the exact Media & Communication Professional degree you want. Also confirm any practical placement, transfer, or visa details directly with the university.